The floor in the corridor is constantly subjected to friction and shock, so the floor covering must be chosen very carefully. On a laminate and linoleum often there are traces from claws of animals and dents and sharp hairpins, therefore it is better to pick up something more practical. Ideal - ceramic tiles for the hallway. It has all the necessary properties for the hall, namely:
- wear-resistant;
- resistant to dirt / moisture;
- does not burn out;
- you can install a "warm floor".
In addition, the floor tile in the hallway has many different shades and textures and can simulate a laminate or granite.
Which tiles to choose for the hallway on the floor?
When decorating a floor with tiles, it is necessary to be guided in its criteria and properties. When buying a tile you will need the following characteristics:
- Wear resistance . Determines the resistance of tiles to external factors. This indicator is indicated by the PEI label. Of the five classes presented, this criterion is optimal for the tiles of the last three classes - 3, 4 and 5. The third and fourth species are used in everyday life, and the fifth is used in places with intensive workload.
- Chemical resistance . The floor in the hallway needs frequent washing with special chemicals, so the degree of chemical resistance of the tile must be A and B. Products of class C and D are too weak, and the AA class has maximum resistance to chemicals, but is not used in everyday life.
- Water resistance and coefficient of friction . After baking at high temperatures, clay tiles already have a low level of moisture absorption, but each species has different characteristics. For the hallway of a private house, this figure should be 3%, and for an apartment - from 6%. The friction coefficient characterizes the degree of slipperiness, so it should be high (from 0.75).
Before you select a floor tile in the hallway, calculate the area of the room and calculate the number of protrusions. If the room has the right shape, then you can take a tile of complex shape and any size, and if the hallway has many ledges, then it is better to do with a simple square / rectangular tile. It is easier to cut and lay.
As for the design of ceramic tiles for the hallway, it is better to tile a light or unsaturated dark shade. Such shades will expand a small corridor and add comfort. Black and white tiles will quickly clog, it is difficult to pick up wallpaper and furniture. During laying, you can experiment with types of layout and combine two types of tiles. It looks original and elegant.
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